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Meaning of tournament
A competition or series of competitions in which a number of teams or individuals take part.
Etymology of tournament
The word "tournament" has its roots in Old French "tornei" or "tournei," which referred to a medieval knightly competition or a joust, and from Old French "torner," meaning "to turn," likely in reference to the circular or rotational movement of knights on horseback
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe various forms of competitions, including martial and sporting events
Synonyms
competition
contest
championship
game
match
meet
bout
fray
clash
skirmish
battle
duel
fight
sparring
rivalry
playoff
round
bracket
seeding
elimination
finals
semifinals
quarterfinals
preliminary
heats
trials
audition
assessment
evaluation
examination
test
trial
challenge
showdown
faceoff
head-to-head
one-on-one
mano-a-mano
Definitions
- A series of contests or competitions, especially in a sport, with a number of competitors, and the winners progressing to the next round until only one is left
- * A competition, especially one held over several days, in which a number of teams or individuals compete, and the winners progress to the next stage
Usage Examples
- The tennis tournament will feature some of the world's top players competing for the championship title
- * The company is hosting a tournament for employees to compete in a series of challenges and win prizes
- * The school is organizing a chess tournament for students to test their skills against each other
Antonyms
cooperation
collaboration
teamwork
partnership
alliance
unity
harmony
agreement
concord
conciliation
compromise
truce
ceasefire
peace
calm
serenity
tranquility
stillness
quiet
inactivity
idleness
lethargy
apathy